Community Case Coordinator, Foster Care

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare program

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia in Savannah, GA is seeking a Community Case Coordinator to deliver case management and placement services for families and children in foster care.

Starting pay is $20 with increases based on experience. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, with a Master’s preferred, plus at least two years in child welfare. Valid driver’s license and a clean background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in child welfare, foster care or in-home crisis interventions.
• Experience providing clinical and/or case management services to children and families.
• Must possess excellent therapeutic, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver's License and Background Check results required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to complete a paid orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct placement services and case management to assigned caseload.
• Manage foster parents and children and develop individualized service plans.
• Active home visits and coordination of transportation as needed.
• Connect families to referrals, services and resources.
• Maintain heavy documentation and reporting; crisis management as needed; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Crisis management

Communication skills

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SHINES system

In-house software

Job description

Description

If Case Management is your passion, then you’ll enjoy working as part of our team! Here’s your chance to make a difference in the lives of families and children!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR OUR LOCATION IN SAVANNAH, GA 31405

Starting Pay: $20 (Increases with experience!)

Being a Community Case Coordinator in our Foster Care program at Devereux has its Advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

This opportunity will allow you to:

• Utilize your skills to advocate and deliver case management to the families and children in Specialty Foster Care.
• Work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, while having an opportunity to make a significant impact in our organization.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in Social Services.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org

As a Case Coordinator, you will actively provide direct placement services, supervision and case management to assigned caseload. Responsibilities include, but not limited to managing foster parents and children, developing and implementing individualized service plans, active visitationto homes and various settings, coordinating transportation as needed, and connecting families to referrals, servicesand resources. The individualin this role is also responsible for heavy documentation and reporting, crisis management and ensuring families comply with all policies, proceduresand regulations for applicable agencies.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Keywords: Case Coordinator, case management, child welfare, advocate, social work, foster care, RBWO, case manager, psychology, human services, sociology, juvenile justice, criminal justice, IMPACT, GA score, SAFE training

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a human services related field required. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in child welfare, foster care or in-home crisis interventions. Experience providing clinical and/or case management services to children and families. Must possess excellent therapeutic skills, written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Previous DFCS or CPA experience preferred. Experience with SHINES system a huge plus!

Other qualifications:

• Strong technical skills and comfortable utilizing in-house computer applications for documenting and reporting purposes.
• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.

Benefits

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE